On November 12, 2014, the Swiss government notified the International Labour Organization (ILO) of its ratification of Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. In joining, Switzerland proclaimed that its laws were in conformity with Convention No. 189. Ratification, it was argued,...

This short article offers an overview and appraisal of the new convention and recommendation. First, it situates them in historical and regulatory context. Second, it discusses the substantive approach taken in these two documents to regulating decent work for domestic workers. It emphasizes the...

The majority of domestic workers in South Africa are (black African) women. As long as women do not have the freedom to make their labour market choices, it cannot be said that they are empowered. This article examines to what degree domestic workers in South Africa are afforded decent work...